Vesuvius India Limited is engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing innovative and customised refractory solutions to be used in extremely demanding industrial environments, which enable customers to improve the efficiency of their manufacturing processes and enhance product quality. VIL laid the foundation stone of a new manufacturing facility at Perwada, Visakhapatnam. This facility will be the latest addition to the existing manufacturing facilities at Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, and Mehsana.

The foundation stone was laid by Mr. John McDonough, Chairman Vesuvius plc, Mr. Patrick Andre, Chief Executive Vesuvius plc, and Mr. Biswadip Gupta, Chairman Vesuvius India Limited.